Chief Ladiga Farmers Market Piedmont, Alabama • On the Chief Ladiga Trail
Welcome to the Market

Chief Ladiga Farmers Market in Piedmont

Fresh produce, local meats, flowers, baked goods and handmade items — all in beautiful downtown Piedmont, Alabama, directly on the Chief Ladiga Trail behind Pinhoti Pizza Company.

Location: Optimist Park, behind Pinhoti Pizza Company on Main Street.
Access from Chief Ladiga Trail & West Ladiga Street.

Trail riders, walkers and local families can roll right off the Chief Ladiga Trail into the park, grab farm‑fresh goods, and head to Main Street for pizza, shopping and more.

Chief Ladiga Farmers Market along the trail

The Only Farmers Market on the Chief Ladiga Trail

Chief Ladiga Farmers Market is the only farmers market located directly on Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail. It connects local agriculture with the region’s growing bike and outdoor tourism economy.

Trailside Convenience

Park your bike, stretch your legs, and stroll through Optimist Park. The market is just steps from the trail, with easy access to shade, green space and picnic tables.

Bike‑friendly Walkable Family‑friendly

Downtown Connection

After you shop the market, head up to Main Street for pizza at Pinhoti Pizza Company, explore Main Street South, and visit other locally owned businesses—all within a short walk.

Local Food. Local Story.

Our farmers represent generations of Calhoun‑area agriculture, new agritourism destinations, and family‑run nurseries. Get to know them on the “Our Farmers” page and follow their work year‑round.

When & Where

Park: Optimist Park, behind Pinhoti Pizza Company
Trail Access: Directly on Chief Ladiga Trail
Street Access: West Ladiga Street & Main Street

Enter from the Chief Ladiga Trail or park near Main Street and West Ladiga Street and walk into the market.

Sample Schedule

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  • Season: April – October
  • Market Day: Saturdays
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Watch social media and local announcements for special evening markets, holiday events and live music in the park.

Make a Day of It in Downtown Piedmont

The market is only the beginning of what you can experience along the Chief Ladiga Trail in Piedmont. From pizza on the trail to a 10,000‑square‑foot vendor mall and a local real estate office invested in the community’s future, you can turn a quick stop at the market into a full day in town.

Pinhoti Pizza Company

Trailfront Pizzeria • Directly on Chief Ladiga Trail

Grab a brick‑oven pizza, cold drinks and a comfortable place to relax right on the trail. The market sits directly behind Pinhoti Pizza Company in Optimist Park.

Main Street South Vendor Mall

10,000 Sq. Ft. Vendor Mall • 105 S Main St

Browse antiques, home décor, fashion, gifts and fast‑changing booths just steps from the trail. It’s an easy walk from the farmers market into downtown.

EXIT Realty Foothills

Local Real Estate Brokerage • Downtown Piedmont

Interested in living, investing or opening a business in Piedmont? EXIT Realty Foothills is a locally owned brokerage working to strengthen the community around the Chief Ladiga Trail.

Trail‑Town Planning Tools

Use these companion sites to plan your trip, learn more about downtown businesses, and explore the broader outdoor assets that connect to the Chief Ladiga Farmers Market.

For a full directory of trail‑town partners, visit the Piedmont Businesses page.